Fearlessly, Beren sets out on a quest to win the Silmaril for his love. Melkor, also known as Morgoth the Black Enemy, unleashes the most terrible creatures – ruthless orcs and cunning wolves – against Beren. But the love between Lúthien and Beren literally transcends death. A dramatic fate overshadows the love of Beren and Lúthien. She belongs to the immortal Elves, while he is a mortal man. In his deep disdain for all humans, her father, a great Elven lord, imposes an impossible task on Beren: before he may marry Lúthien, he must steal a Silmaril from Morgoth's crown. The Black Enemy, also known as Morgoth, sends the most fearsome creatures – ruthless orcs and cunning wolves – against Beren. But the love between Lúthien and Beren literally transcends death.